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Bonus Episode12th February 2026 • 5 Random Questions • Danny Brown
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In this bonus episode of 5 Random Questions, host Danny Brown shares details about the 5RQ Companion newsletter, as well as some potential live recording to come for the show.

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Danny: Hey there, Danny here with a

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Danny: quick bonus episode. Think of it as a little lovin' for Valentine's Week.

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Danny: No guests this time, no big announcements, just a thank you.

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Danny: If you listen to 5 Random Questions, if you've shared an episode,

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Danny: sent a link to a friend, or even just quietly hit play while we're going about

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Danny: your day, I really appreciate it.

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Danny: This show exists because people like you are curious, generous with your time,

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Danny: and willing to lean into unexpected conversations, and I don't take that lightly. So thank you.

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Danny: I've been thinking a lot lately about how to make 5 Random Questions feel

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Danny: a little bit more connected.

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Danny: Not louder, not busier, just more interactive.

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Danny: That's why I've started something called the 5RQ Companion. It's a simple weekly

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Danny: newsletter built around one thoughtful question.

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Danny: No tips, no hot takes, no inbox overload.

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Danny: Just a question worth sitting with.

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Danny: And if you ever want to be more involved, there's an optional paid layer called

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Danny: the 6th Question, where subscribers can submit a question to inspire a future

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Danny: issue or even a future conversation on the podcast.

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Danny: There's also some other cool features you'll get as a member.

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Danny: Totally optional, no pressure.

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Danny: If that sounds like your kind of thing, you can sign up at 5RQCompanion.com

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Danny: and I'll also leave a link in the show notes.

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Danny: One last thing, and this is very much me just thinking out loud.

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Danny: I'm starting to explore the idea of doing some live recordings of 5 Random Questions.

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Danny: Small, intimate sessions, no big production, just good conversations happening

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Danny: in real time with curious people in the room or as a live stream online.

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Danny: If that's something you'd be interested in, attending, listening to,

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Danny: or even being part of, I'd generally love to hear from you.

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Danny: You can reply to the newsletter or reach out wherever you usually find me.

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Danny: All right, that's it. Thanks for listening, thanks for being here,

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Danny: and thanks for letting this strange little show exist. I'll see you next week

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Danny: with the regular 5 Random Questions experience and until then,

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Danny: keep asking those questions.

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